Run With Shears

Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: Indianapolis, IN; Indiana State Museum Lawn, 650 W Washington St, 46204
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

For a Cause
Military & First Responders
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, May 16, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Jul 8, 2025, 6:08 AM EDT · Closes May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 16, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Jul 7, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
911 Yards
Sat, May 16, 9:15 AM EDT · From $6.65
Opens May 21, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT

The course

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

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From the organizer

Next to the Indiana Statehouse, firefighters and police officers from across the state who gave their lives in the line of duty are memorialized. Join fellow EMS professionals to create an addition to this memorial for emergency medical technicians and paramedics who lost their lives serving our communities. Help us continue to raise funds for this project and kick-off National EMS Week by joining us for the eighth annual Run With Shears on May 16, 2026. This event is proudly hosted by the Indiana EMS Association. We are one of the only EMS 5k races in the United States and annually host hundreds of runners, walkers, and EMS professionals from across the Midwest. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate in this annual event along the scenic Downtown Canal in the heart of Indianapolis. EMS professionals and competitive runners alike will love our fast and flat USATF sanctioned course with elite awards, medals, and shirts. Children, and strollers are also welcome. Again this year we’ve added the Kid’s 911 Yard Dash. Bring the kid’s and get them moving. You may register your kid for $5. Kids participating will receive a medal.

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